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I've bought quite a few canoes in Florida and frequently a paddle or two is thrown in to the bargain. But I rarely see paddles for sale by themselves. I started out with heavy wooden something like beavertails at Girl Scout camp a billion years ago. I just kept trying and buying different ones...

Ppine, at least you can still get out there. We are all getting old.

Are you retiring from canoe tripping? :(

I am not bothered by monotony or by simple, repetitive meals. What I will do, for long trips, is hide some high cal treats somewhere, which I promptly forget about. When they turn up mid-trip, it is a nice surprise. I also repackage everything and organize by meal. Smaller volume, which is...

On a wilderness trip, my canoe comes up out of the water and gets tied securely bow and stern. Some places this isn't possible, but hearing stories like yours, TXRiverRunner, reinforces my practice. I've been in a couple of bad storms, one in the 10,000 Islands and another in the midwest...

Thirty-odd years ago I was on a northern river - back before the internet - no knowledge of the river except topo maps. Found no signs of humans, except for the old, old portage trails around the falls. Walking in history's footsteps. Thanks for posting this great video of a great journey.

Welcome. Congratulations on finding yourself such a great canoe. I am also in south Florida, and I used to have a border collie named Lucy. There is a lot of good canoeing around. Yes, all the yakkers and paddle boards are the rage, but it is possible to find places where they are not so...

CREE RIVER - PART 7 AUGUST 23, 2023 Downstream from Hawk Island I have been blessed, sitting in the warm sun, watching beautiful remote waters rush by, while I sit safe on shore. Soaking up the sun. You are probably wondering what those bandages are on each leg just below the knee. These are...

What a great trip. Interesting geology and river running.

Great story. Thanks for posting. I encountered some portage aids like you describe in a pourvoirie in Quebec; the access to Riviere Megiscane. They were designed for heavier fishing boats, but still made portaging a bit easier,

This thread is reminding me of the pleasures and benefits of paddling a tandem solo. There was much more room and greater stability. Fishing from the boat was much easier. I remember paddling my Mohawk tandem in the Everglades and Big Cypress. Lots of flat water. I got a kick out of learning to...

I have a story about fire starters and tinder in an emergency situation, but you'll have to wait till more toward the end of my trip report. I'll just say be sure to bring dry tinder. When it is cold and wet and rainy and moss and lichens grow on every single branch is not the time to find out...

Yay! Get those little ones out on the water. I can tell already she's gonna be a great canoeist.

Great post and great pictures. Thank you for posting. You might want to think about having a few more survival items in your ditch bag, for example a bic lighter and tinder (or small candle.) After a capsize with everything wet and cold it is good to get a fire started asap.

The presence of two loops sticking out from under the hood generates more questions about my car than anything else.

When I have had to minimize weight, as someone previously mentioned, I leave the fishing equipment home. I also have boiled fish, in addition to the other methods mentioned. It is good, but be careful not to overcook it. Regarding the weight of the oil: as I am sure you all know, oil has...

On the second day of a 2 week trip on the Megiscane River, Quebec, I noticed I was missing my spoon. I knew just where I had set it down, a beach where I had lunch. But it was portages and miles back. Luckily I had another, so no problem. Many years later on the Little Tupper to Lila Lake...

You all give me great inspiration to keep tripping. (My chronic conditions are no where near as tough as fighting cancer and heart disease.) Thank you.

In all likelihood, based on your description, Big Bird was an immature Bald Eagle. They do not achieve their distinctive white heads and tails until after their third year. Thank you for the trip report. It’s great to get kids out on the water.

Welcome!